The Grateful Dead Play The Beatles

The Grateful Dead played at least 14 songs written by George Harrison, John Lennon or Paul McCartney during their 30 year performing career. Two additional songs were possibly performed but their existence is recorded on paper rather than tape. One John Lennon song was soundchecked but not performed live. Only 5 of the songs were performed 10 or more times by the Grateful Dead. Furthur, The Dead, Ratdog, Phil Lesh & Friends and various Jerry Garcia bands all performed a number of Beatle songs and, in some cases, continue to do so.

This page documents the 47 Beatles related songs played by the Grateful Dead and associated groups.

Don't Let Me Down was recorded by the Beatles during the sessions that finally resulted in the Let It Be album though the song was not included on the released album. Don't Let Me Down was originally released by the Beatles as the B-side of the Get Back single in 1969.

Eleanor Rigby

Eleanor Rigby was performed by the Jerry Garcia Band in 1980 and by Phil Lesh & Friends.

The song was originally released by the Beatles on a single and on the Revolver album in 1969.